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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.06, 1,358.03 and 418.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.06, 1,358.03 and 418.08 is: 626.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.06 : 1,358.03 = 418.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.06/1,358.03 = 418.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.06x = 1,358.03 × 418.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.06x = 567,763.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,763.09/906.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.63

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